programming aide
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ eɪd/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ eɪd/
A tool or person that helps someone write computer programs.
The teacher used a programming aide to help the students build their first game.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who assists programmers by handling small tasks.
She worked as a programming aide for the senior developers.
3. A reference guide or cheat sheet used while coding.
He kept a programming aide on his desk to remember syntax.
4. A software feature that suggests code as you type.
The programming aide auto-completed the function name.